Description

Ethenol, Homopolymer, Ester With Boric Acid is a specialized polymeric ester compound, synthesized from polyvinyl alcohol and boric acid. This chemical is valued for its unique film-forming, adhesive, and cross-linking properties, which are critical in advanced material formulations. It serves as a key intermediate and functional additive for manufacturers in the adhesives, coatings, textile, and paper processing industries seeking to enhance product performance and durability.

Application

• Adhesive Formulations: Acts as a tackifier and cross-linking agent to improve bond strength and heat resistance in industrial and wood adhesives.
• Paper & Textile Sizing: Used as a surface sizing agent to improve strength, stiffness, and water resistance of paper and textile fibers.
• Protective Coatings: Functions as a film-forming agent and corrosion inhibitor in water-based coatings and primers.
• Ceramic & Glass Fiber Binders: Serves as an organic binder and processing aid in the production of ceramic molds and fiberglass mats.
• Thickening & Gelling Agent: Imparts viscosity and gel structure in specialty polymer solutions and personal care product bases.
• Flame Retardant Systems: Contributes to flame-retardant properties in polymeric materials due to the boron content.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethenol, Homopolymer, Ester With Boric Acid
CAS No.	55199-96-7
Molecular Formula	(C₂H₄O)ₙ·xB(OH)₃
Molecular Weight	Variable (Polymer)
Synonyms	Polyvinyl Alcohol Borate; PVA-Borate Ester; Borated Polyvinyl Alcohol; Polyvinyl Alcohol Boric Acid Ester; Vinyl Alcohol Polymer Boric Acid Ester; Boric Acid Polyvinyl Alcohol Ester; PVA-Borate Complex; Boron-Modified Polyvinyl Alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with industry standards. Key parameters monitored include boron content, degree of esterification, viscosity, and residual moisture. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity and physical specifications is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in original packaging to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Boron Content)	Contact for details
Moisture Content	≤ 5.0%
Viscosity (aq. solution)	Specified grade
pH (1% solution)	5.0 - 7.0

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.